Local Bakery Celebrates Sweet Success: Cupcake Cutie Boutique Marks 9 Years in Business
MOUNT VERNON, NY - In a testament to the power of passion and perseverance, Cupcake Cutie Boutique, a local favorite in Mount Vernon, is...
Former Children’s Village Counselor Convicted Of Rape Of A Teen
The conduct occurred at the Dobbs Ferry Children’s Village facility in 2021
A former employee of Children’s Village, a New York City-contracted juvenile center that...
Yonkers Fire Department Kicks Off Recruitment For New Firefighters
Fire Department Accepting Applications October 18 - December 18, 2024, at Fire Recruitment Office and Civil Service Office at One Larkin Center
Yonkers Mayor Mike...
Westchester Community Health Center’s Gala Celebrates ‘Still We Rise: CommunityCentered’ Honoring Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson and 914Cares
Westchester Community Health Center (WCHC) invites the community to its annual gala, themed "Still We Rise: Community Centered." This inspiring event will be held...
Pete Rock And Common Release Mini-Documentary, ‘The Auditorium Vol.1’
Common and Pete Rock have released a short film chronicling the making of their critically acclaimed project, The Auditorium Vol. 1, Jayquan reported on RocktheBells.com,...
Mount Vernon City School District Will Hold Community Career Fair
The Mount Vernon City School District (MVCSD) will hold a career fair on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The career fair, open to high school...
Crisis at the New Rochelle Police Department By the Editorial Board of New RoAR News
Is Anyone Taking This Seriously?
Facts:
On June 5, 2020, New Rochelle Police Officer Alec McKenna shot and killed Kamal Flowers, a Black resident of New Rochelle,...
Youth Shelter Of Westchester 46th Anniversary Gala
The Youth Shelter Program of Westchester (YSOW) celebrated its 46th Anniversary Gala, on Friday, September 27th, at the Greentree Country Club located at 538...
MV Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and Montefiore Announce Plans, Backed by $41 Million NYS Capital Investment, For Transformation of Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
Guided by extensive community engagement and spearheaded by Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and Montefiore leadership, this transformative project prioritizes equitable healthcare access tailored to the...
FEMA Spends Billions on Migrants While Hurricane Victims Struggle Without Aid
Washington, D.C. – As the Atlantic hurricane season rages on, FEMA is facing mounting criticism for allocating significant funds to the migrant crisis while...
Judge Denies Reargument, Upholds Dismissal in Jonathan Davis Harassment Case
Process Matters: Court Refuses to Revive Dismissed Case
Mount Vernon, NY — In a decisive ruling dated Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Mount Vernon City Court...
Mary J. Blige announces 2025 ‘The For My Fans Tour’ Dates
Grammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated, “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige announced her 2025 “The For My Fans Tour” on Monday, September...
Sister To Sister International 30th Anniversary Gala
Over 400 people gathered at the Glen Island Harbor Club in New Rochelle to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Sister To Sister International (STSI)...
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Hosts Violence Prevention Initiatives Roundtable
11 nonprofits supported with state funds met to discuss the success of anti-violence initiatives following a DCJS report indicating a 28 percent decrease in...
Mayor Eric Adams Indicted
Politics
Eric Adams indictment unsealed: New York mayor charged in campaign contribution scheme
A 57-page five-count federal indictment unsealed on Thursday morning has charged Mayor Eric...
MVCSD records highest graduation rate in decades
The Mount Vernon City School District’s 2023-2024 graduation rate climbed to a level not seen in more than two decades. The projected graduation rate...
Chancellor David Banks Unveils Bold Vision for the Future of NYC Schools: Building a Foundation for Inclusivity and Innovation
On Tuesday, September 17th I had the opportunity to tune into NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks’ “State of the Schools” address, and let me tell...
NY Attorney General Tish James Faces Crisis of Confidence: Black Law Enforcement Group Declares “No Confidence” in Handling of Police Shooting Case
In a scathing statement released Wednesday, a national organization of Black law enforcement professionals expressed a vote of no confidence in New York State...
A Night of Glamour and Purpose: Highlights from the 4th Annual Unlabelled Awards Show
(Photo above - Left to Right Honorees: Chan C Class Davis, Kim Osorio, Ivie Ani, Judith Robert-Lewis, Miguel Sizzla Kalonji Collins, Carol Dunkley, Karen...
Breaking News: Diddy Arrested By Feds In NYC
Diddy Taken Into Federal Custody After Grand Jury Indictment
Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested late Monday, the U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, said in a statement. Details of...
